SpaceX launches 86% of global payload to space in third quarter of 2024

SpaceX launched 362 metric tons of payload to space in the third quarter of 2024, accounting for 85.7% of all global upmass. The company also conducted 518 launches, representing 63% of all space missions during this period. Elon Musk indicated that if the fourth quarter continues successfully, SpaceX could reach 90% of global upmass. The company is preparing for its seventh Starship test flight, scheduled for January 11, 2025. SpaceX's valuation is currently around $250 billion, with plans for hundreds of Starship launches in the future. The company remains a leader in the space industry, significantly outpacing other launch providers.